Key Benefits of 𝗕𝗜𝗠 (𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴) in construction

1: 𝘾𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨

One significant benefit of BIM is that it provides reliable construction cost estimates long before the construction phase begins. Architects can use tools like BIM 360 Docs to estimate costs related to:

-Materials

-Material shipping

-Shipping prefabricated or modular pieces

-Labor, including payrolls based construction timelines

2: 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨

With BIM, architects can design buildings faster and start construction earlier. Improved workflow and other efficiencies also speed up the project. For example, the architect may decide to have certain pieces prefabricated in bulk using robotics. This could save time during construction, as contractors simply have to secure the pieces in place when they arrive on-site.

3: 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨

BIM improves communication among architects, clients, contractors, and other relevant parties involved in the project. That’s because BIM relies on a “single source of truth” system; this means that all of the relevant information—including models, estimates, and design notes—are shared and stored from one place. Everyone involved in the project can see the information and even offer suggestions of their own. It’s a true collaboration that eliminates information silos and helps architects find the best solutions based on data analytics.

Another benefit of BIM is its use on-site. Contractors have access to BIM software on-the-go, so they’re able to construct the building based on the most up-to-date plans and workflow.

Finally, BIM uses communication systems to make construction safer. BIM allows architects to predict potential construction hazards and prevent them by adjusting the design. Contractors can also lead their teams safely through every step in the workflow and document the process to meet safety regulations and pass on-site evaluations.

4: 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨

While the benefits of BIM are most evident in the design and construction process, clients may also notice an improvement in build quality. Using BIM makes calculations and models more detailed and accurate, and this results in a higher quality structure.

And, because the BIM process includes multiple visualization tools, the structure may also be more aesthetically pleasing. Architects can see what the building will look like in its final form and can even see how natural and artificial light will behave in the structure.

3D: Height, width, length, depth

4D: The time it takes to complete each design element

5D: How much it will cost to construct each element

6D: The structure’s environmental impact over time

7D: Estimated facility management costs throughout the structure’s lifecycle